Victory motorcycles

cactusjack · 02-15-2010, 10:50 PM

I was at a VROC function earlier this evening and one of the guys is the parts manager for a local Kawasaki/Victory dealer. I was asking him about the new Victory Cross Country. He said they are going out the door as fast as they can get them in.

I might try and ride one in April at AZ Bikeweek Cyclefest if they have them available for demo.

landman · 02-15-2010, 11:34 PM

the new victory has my interest also.i would like to hear your opinion if you get the chance to ride one.

**Top Cat** · 02-16-2010, 12:50 PM

Yeah I like the looks of the Cross Country also. Keep us informed.
Not that I'm ready to give up the Nomad, just curious.

kioti · 02-16-2010, 01:06 PM

I was looking at the Cross Country also but dealer could not give me a delivery date and somewhere in the process he offered me a 2009 Vision hold over and the rest is history.
I would still like to ride the Cross Country some time this summer.

speedbyu · 02-16-2010, 01:49 PM

Got lucky and the local dealer let me ride the one he had a deal working on. Didn't get to go very far or pass 30 mph but it was nice. Not sure if it was $18,999 nice but nice.
They are also just like Hardley in their accessories, very proud and expensive. Guess thats why i bought the new Nomad.

cactusjack · 02-16-2010, 02:03 PM

I'm in no rush to replace my Nomad either, but I am somewhere in the process of thinking about my next bike. As nice as I've heard they are, the Vision isn't quite my cup of tea. The Cross Country is a strong candidate, though. When Victory releases a tourpak for it, that might seal the deal, though.

patmahoney · 02-16-2010, 02:39 PM

Nice bikes, I like the Cross roads, not too crazy about the fairing on the Cross country. But what I like best about my Nomad is that I own outright, can't see having a payment for a bike. And I can't afford cash for the newer bikes. So for now I will enjoy my '02 Nomad, she looks and runs good.

I guess I think of bikes like women, the younger ones are good to look at, but they are more expensive than they are worth. Besides I have beautiful slightly older model who still looks great and takes care of all my needs.

Netnorske · 02-16-2010, 03:31 PM

I was stoked to check out the Cross Country at the Seattle show last Dec. I have to admit....once I sat on it I was pretty disappointed. I did not care for it nearly as much as I thought I would. If I remember correctly, there is no heel shifter, so you have to run the gears with just your toe. The bags had little room and it just didn't give me the woody I thought it would....JMHO.

cactusjack · 02-16-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

I was stoked to check out the Cross Country at the Seattle show last Dec. I have to admit....once I sat on it I was pretty disappointed. I did not care for it nearly as much as I thought I would. If I remember correctly, there is no heel shifter, so you have to run the gears with just your toe. The bags had little room and it just didn't give me the woody I thought it would....JMHO.

Well since the International Cycle Show didn't come to Phoenix this year, the best chance I have to see one will be in April. I'll just have to wait and see.

**Jared** · 02-16-2010, 05:21 PM

I like the direction Victory is going with their bikes. I will definitely consider a Cross Country for my next bike (5+ years from now).

blowndodge · 02-16-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I'm in no rush to replace my Nomad either, but I am somewhere in the process of thinking about my next bike. As nice as I've heard they are, the Vision isn't quite my cup of tea. The Cross Country is a strong candidate, though. When Victory releases a tourpak for it, that might seal the deal, though.

Then you'd have to turn in your KawaNOW badge, secret handshake, Special forum, demoted and become a disgrace.... J/K

Liberating ain't it??!!!

Triumph comes out with a touring edition to the Thunderbird I'm in trouble....

02-15-2010, 10:50 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Victory motorcycles I was at a VROC function earlier this evening and one of the guys is the parts manager for a local Kawasaki/Victory dealer. I was asking him about the new Victory Cross Country. He said they are going out the door as fast as they can get them in. I might try and ride one in April at AZ Bikeweek Cyclefest if they have them available for demo. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-15-2010, 11:34 PM	#2
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Victory motorcycles the new victory has my interest also.i would like to hear your opinion if you get the chance to ride one. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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02-16-2010, 12:50 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Victory motorcycles Yeah I like the looks of the Cross Country also. Keep us informed. Not that I'm ready to give up the Nomad, just curious. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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02-16-2010, 01:06 PM	#4
kioti Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lennox, SD Posts: 181	Victory motorcycles I was looking at the Cross Country also but dealer could not give me a delivery date and somewhere in the process he offered me a 2009 Vision hold over and the rest is history. I would still like to ride the Cross Country some time this summer. __________________ Ride Safe Mike "Kioti" Gregg Peripheral visionary, wanderer, vagabond, pilgrim, rambler, roamer, nomad VBA #00380 VROC #11078 Lennox, SD AMERICA by GOD 2016 Kawasaki Vaquero 2009 Victory Vision - gone 2006 Kawasaki Nomad - gone 2002 Kawasaki 1500 Classic - gone "A Bumble Bee is considerably faster than a Super H Farmall" 2009 Black Hills Rally 2018 Black Hills Rally
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02-16-2010, 01:49 PM	#5
speedbyu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cantrall, Illinois Posts: 449	Victory motorcycles Got lucky and the local dealer let me ride the one he had a deal working on. Didn't get to go very far or pass 30 mph but it was nice. Not sure if it was $18,999 nice but nice. They are also just like Hardley in their accessories, very proud and expensive. Guess thats why i bought the new Nomad. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-16-2010, 02:03 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Victory motorcycles I'm in no rush to replace my Nomad either, but I am somewhere in the process of thinking about my next bike. As nice as I've heard they are, the Vision isn't quite my cup of tea. The Cross Country is a strong candidate, though. When Victory releases a tourpak for it, that might seal the deal, though. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-16-2010, 02:39 PM	#7
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Victory motorcycles Nice bikes, I like the Cross roads, not too crazy about the fairing on the Cross country. But what I like best about my Nomad is that I own outright, can't see having a payment for a bike. And I can't afford cash for the newer bikes. So for now I will enjoy my '02 Nomad, she looks and runs good. I guess I think of bikes like women, the younger ones are good to look at, but they are more expensive than they are worth. Besides I have beautiful slightly older model who still looks great and takes care of all my needs. __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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02-16-2010, 03:31 PM	#8
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Victory motorcycles I was stoked to check out the Cross Country at the Seattle show last Dec. I have to admit....once I sat on it I was pretty disappointed. I did not care for it nearly as much as I thought I would. If I remember correctly, there is no heel shifter, so you have to run the gears with just your toe. The bags had little room and it just didn't give me the woody I thought it would....JMHO. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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02-16-2010, 05:21 PM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Victory motorcycles I like the direction Victory is going with their bikes. I will definitely consider a Cross Country for my next bike (5+ years from now). __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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